Box Series 2, Box 9
Contains 16 Results:
Marie G. Clopton, Williamsburg, to "dear Cousins", 1853 October 3
Scope and Contents Introduces Mr. and Mrs. Waller, and Miss Sallie Galt.
Annie Galt, Norfolk, to Mrs. Dr. A. Galt, Williamsburg, [1853?] October 5
Scope and Contents Got Sallie and Mrs. Cole well placed on the boat. Gives Jim's address in Philadelphia. Note from Alexander Galt that Mr. Tyler and his family were on the boat.
Sally M. Galt, Norfolk, to Mrs. Dr. Alexander Galt, Williamsburg, [1853?] October 5
Scope and Contents Describes her trip to Norfolk, and her visit with Alexander Galt's family. Mr. and Mrs. John Tyler and their five children were on the boat.
Eliza W. Vest to Sally Galt, 1853 November 2
Scope and Contents Returns the books borrowed by "cousin Mary Eliza" and requests another one.
Elisabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, to Dr. William Henry Galt, Louisville, 1853 November 7
Scope and Contents Letter of condolence on death of his father, Dr. William Craig Galt. Writes that Mr. Denison and his family will leave December 1 for their new congregation at St. Paul's Church, Louisville.
William R. Galt, Pattonsburg, Virginia, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1853 November 19
Scope and Contents Thanks her for the clipping from the "Gazette" of writings by herself and John. Alick [Galt, his brother] is with him and will cut the cameo as soon as possible. He brought with him a small copy of the Bacchante, and a bust of their father. Has purchased a home outside Buchanan. Is glad Mr. Pryor is returning to Williamsburg.
Invitation to the wedding of Lissie A. Williamson to Randolph Harrison, 1853 November
Scope and Contents Invitation for Mrs. Mary Galt and family, Williamsburg, to attend the wedding of Lissie A. Williamson to Randolph Harrison, Christ Church, November 30, at 5 p.m.
Obituaries of Dr. William Craig Galt, 1853 November
Scope and Contents Two printed obituaries of Dr. William Craig Galt of Louisville, Kentucky.
J.H. Strobia, Richmond, to Sally M. Galt, 1853 December 2
Scope and Contents Is very upset to hear that Elizabeth must be shut up in as dark a place as possible. Requests word on Elizabeth's condition by every mail.
Letty Tyler Semple, Annapolis, to Sally M. Galt, 1853 December 3
Scope and Contents Attended Lizzy Williamson's wedding in Norfolk. Describes the views from her windows.
Lissie Williamson Harrison, New York Hotel, to Lelia, [1853?] December 4
Scope and Contents Describes their wedding trip to Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York. Thought New York would be much noisier than it is. Comments on the enormous collars that are fashionable there.
John H. Strobia, Richmond, to Sally M. Galt, [1853?] December 6
Scope and Contents Is glad to hear Elizabeth has improved. Describes the year as "a melancholy one to the Lambert Family." [Note: This letter is dated 1854, but was certainly written in 1853. The year of melancholy because of the death of General William Lambert.]
Letty Tyler Semple, Annapolis, to Sally Maria Galt, 1853 December 20
Scope and Contents James Semple's health is better than at any time since his African trip. News of her family. Hears about the Brownes of Louisville through her cousin Robert Miller.
Eliza W. Vest to Sally M. Galt, 1853 December 24
Scope and Contents Sends a gift from little Alexander. Aunt Lizzie and Uncle Littleton are visiting them.
Sally M. Galt to Lettie Tyler Semple, circa 1853 December
Scope and Contents Was very pleased to get her description of the wedding of Lizzie Williamson and Randolph Harrison. Describes her sister's ill health.